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Three years ago, I texted margaret odera, "Let's win change in Kenya" Her and countless community health workers and allies have done just that. Our first step was co-designing an advocacy course with CHWs, including Margaret. Learn more about the Community Health Impact Coalition course, which has enrolled over 10k CHWs in 40 countries: https://shorturl.at/K8LZ2

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Affordable housing tops the agenda for leaders across the country. The United States Conference of Mayors recently released its 2024 election priorities, a bipartisan national issue platform that will drive the mayors’ advocacy at this summer’s Republican and Democratic national conventions and beyond. On the #priority for housing, they say: "Without further delay, the next president and Congress must pass the largest and most comprehensive investment legislation in #affordablehousing in American history that incentivizes production, helps families buy their first home, ends homelessness, and ensures that our first responders, teachers and frontline healthcare workers can live where they work." Federal / local partnerships are critical in addressing the most pressing issues in our country. Habitat for Humanity International recently concluded #CostOfHome, a five-year U.S. #advocacy campaign, that led to 6.6 million people gaining access to stable and affordable homes and more than 300 policy changes. Discover the #impact of this campaign and learn how you can advocate for this most urgent need at https://lnkd.in/dPt2mrZ.

“Armed with a strong prevention and early intervention lens, imagine if we could provide each family with the support they need to keep their children safe and connected to their homes and community.” ???? In today’s edition of InDaily, our Chief Executive Simon Schrapel AM advocates for strategic investment in child protection to improve both child safety and the state budget’s bottom line. Through greater funding in early intervention services, we can significantly reduce the number of children in care – and save taxpayer dollars in the long run. When it comes to protecting South Australia’s kids, we need bold action to prioritise long-term benefits over short-term savings. ?? Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gyER7ET9 #ChildProtection #Advocacy #UnitingCommunities #SouthAustralia

???Have you checked out our latest blog posts? ??Scroll to preview the many critical policy and advocacy areas we've been discussing, analyzing, and breaking down since the start of the 2024 legislative session. ???Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/emY3k25E

Nearly 16M middle-income older adults are projected to need affordable senior housing in the next decade. Industry experts Pilar Carvajal, WBE, MBE (She/Her) with Innovation Senior Living, Jon Fletcher with Presbyterian Homes & Services, and Lundat Kassa with BWE suggest redefining income thresholds and enhancing advocacy efforts for federal subsidies to meet older adults’ housing and healthcare needs more effectively. Read the NIC Insider: https://bit.ly/4cLLw08? #SeniorHousing #OlderAdults #SeniorLiving #ForgottenMiddle #MiddleMarket

New insights from #OregonVoices summarize Oregonians' concerns about affordability and availability of quality housing throughout the state. Use this research to start conversations with colleagues, neighbors and friends or to support your work and community advocacy. Representative quotes throughout the brief give insight into conversations happening across Oregon. As you read, we invite you to consider: What do respondents from your home county share about housing affordability? How is housing being addressed in your community? What support do local advocates and families need? How can policies support families' abilities to meet this basic need? There is room for all in shaping Oregon’s future. Read the brief at ORVoices.org/housing.

Advocating for change! ?? Families like ours need support at federal and legislative levels for children with special needs. Check out this powerful story of resilience and love: https://lnkd.in/eK_McZ5r #SpecialNeeds #SYNGAP1 #AdvocacyForChange

Do you know how your County works with your State government to receive Federal investments to keep roads passable, water tested, public health resourced, law enforcement staffed and trained, first responders on the job, and public schools a place where all children learn and develop essential life skills? In this episode, Michelle Rathman?talks with Mercer County, W. VA Commissioner, and National Association of Counties Rural Action Caucus Vice Chair Gregory Puckett?about the organization’s rural policy priorities and the importance of following facts. We invite you to listen, subscribe, and share!

This course is for professionals in Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care, including providers, staff, and stakeholders. Learn to identify homeless families and conduct outreach. Access the modules: https://ow.ly/Zap950Rr1Kg #familyengagement